Not sure if this is 100% scientifically backed but I read a bit by a dental hygienist on a forum that you shouldn’t rinse when brushing with proper toothpaste because it can help remineralize the teeth if when its not rinsed away after

Its annoying but its a good way to cut down on mindless snacking at the very least for me so its something I do sometimes. Hope its not voodoo

  • @[email protected]
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    911 months ago

    It’s a very small quantity of stuff that your body can easily manage to break down or expel. And you not having a cavity ever is just survivorship bias.

    • @arin
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      11 months ago

      There’s a number for poison control on the tube if you do not want to rinse

      • @[email protected]
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        411 months ago

        I have never seen this but I may not have noticed - is this an American thing?

        In any case, that’s only there in case a child gulps down the whole tube, which might indeed be bad. Doesn’t mean a small quantity is bad.

        • @arin
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          Yes actually. In some European and Asian countries they don’t add fluoride but dental health is still better than Americans

      • @douglasg14b
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        Just like everything else, things are poisonous based on the quantity consumed.

        If you’re downing entire tubes of toothpaste yeah you’re going to make yourself sick.